US isn't adequately educating kids

Aug. 3, 2012

Written by

Michelle Rhee

Like so many Americans, I've been hanging out in the living room with my family watching the Olympics. I'm sure I won't be the only mom who has to clear furniture out of the way while my daughters try to imitate gymnast Gabby Douglas, also known as the "flying squirrel." And no doubt my husband, Kevin Johnson, a former NBA player, will have the remote control on lockdown when Kobe, LeBron and the rest of this year's Olympic basketball team hit the court.

I get as caught up in the Olympics as everyone else. But, as someone deeply involved in education, what I'd really like to see is some of the ...